Shiretoko World Heritage Center & Michi-no-Eki Rest Area will help you find the best guide to your Shiretoko trip!!

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- Location: Entrance to Utoro Onsen Village
- Address: 186-10 Utoro Nishi, Utoro-cho, Utoro-gun, Hokkaido 099-4354
- Directions: Approximately 2 hours from Memanbetsu Airport via the Memanbetsu Airport Bus / 1.5 hours to Abashiri / Approximately 1 hour from Shiretoko Shari Station
- Features: A wide selection of Shiretoko region specialties, including salmon and bear. The hotel offers a wealth of basic information on nature and ecology needed for exploring Shiretoko National Park, including rentals of some travel items.
- Recommended Accommodations: Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel, Shuchonoie
- Recommended Restaurants: Cafe & Bar Fox (Delicious Venison)
- Rating: 5.0/5.0

In Japan, a "michi-no-eki" (roadside station) refers to a rest area equipped with restaurants and highway bus stops. This rest area serves as a stop for highway buses coming from Memanbetsu, Shari, and Utoro, and also serves as a World Heritage Center, the first source of on-site information about Shiretoko National Park. It seems like Shiretoko National Park staff are dispatched here to work. Since there are as many dangers as wild animals, I recommend gathering information here before embarking on trekking trips like the Shiretoko Five Lakes. On your way back, I recommend stopping by this rest area for a meal and some local specialties. If your address is in Japan, you can even purchase and have fresh whole frozen salmon delivered. Highly recommended!!!

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Post by 해기 | Sep 2, 2025